CERTIFICATE PROGRAM APPLICANTS:
Applicants for the Certificate program are required to submit an online application, $55 application fee, official master’s degree transcript, resume, and statement of purpose. Instructions on how to apply are below:
- Go to usu.edu.
- Create an account by entering your email address and set up password.
- Application Listing: New Graduate Application
- I plan to start:Enter start semester (e.g., Spring 2022)
- Enter Personal information, demographic information, citizenship & residency, academic history.
- When you get to Academic Course of Study:
- Where do you plan to study: select out-of-state, or if in Utah select site closest to where you live
- Academic Program: Certificate in Rehabilitation & Disability Studies
- Areas of Interest: Category 3 Certificate Program
- Certify & submit your application, pay the $55 application fee
- After submitting and paying for your application, you can upload your statement of purpose and resume into the Supplemental Items section.
- Provide an official master’s degree transcript (we do not need bachelor’s degree transcripts). Please send official transcripts to the following address: 0900 Old Main Hill, Logan UT 84322-0900. Official electronic transcripts may be sent to graduateschool@usu.edu from the institution.
NON-DEGREE SEEKING APPLICANTS
In some cases, students only need to take a few courses, so they are allowed to apply as non-degree seeking students. The only requirement for these applicants is an online application (no transcripts, fees, or letters required).
To apply as a non-degree seeking student, and to be assigned a student number (A#) follow the link and instructions below. You shouldn't be asked to submit transcripts, test scores, etc. or an application fee. If it asks for a fee, you have the wrong application. Please complete this application asap.
https://www.usu.edu/admissions/applyonline/
- Click on APPLY ONLINE
- Create an Account
- Create a New Application
- Application Listing: Go to the bottom of the page under Non-Degree Seeking Students and click on the Non-Degree Seeking Application
- I plan to start: Enter entry semester (e.g., Spring 2022).
- Application: Fill out application restrictions, personal information, demographic information, citizenship and residency. When you get to the Academic Course of Study section, enter the following:
- Anticipated Entry Term: Enter start semester (e.g., Spring 2022)
- What is your educational intent? Earn Post-Graduate Endorsement
- Academic Program of Study: All Other Non-Degree Seeking
- Where do you plan to study: Select Out-of-State, or if in Utah, the USU site geographically closest to you.
- Have you earned a bachelor’s degree? Yes
- Are you planning on taking undergraduate level courses? No
- When you have completed all sections, click on Certify & Submit.
- When your admission has been approved, you will receive an email verifying your admission and student number (A#).